Debt Consolidation News Dec 2005
Mandiri to set up SPV to manage bad debt
Indonesia's largest lender by assets, Bank Mandiri, plans to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) next year to reduce the number of large non-performing loans (NPLs), a company executive says. (Thu, 01 Dec 2005 02:47:57 GMT)
Spotlight On Risk
New regulations and threats are broadening the definition of risk and heightening the interest in enterprisewide management approaches. We look inside initiatives at three financial services firms and a utility company to learn how they're addressing Basel II, Sarbanes Oxley Act and other compliance demands. (Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:00:00 GMT)
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Not sure how you will pay for little junior to go to college? Have you thought about a 529 college savings plan but you're confused about how it works? As aphorist Mason Cooley once said, "Every path to a new understanding begins in confusion." (Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:49:04 GMT)
Fitch Assigns Telecom Personal Ratings of 'B-' and 'BBB- (arg)'
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina & NEW YORK----Dec. 1, 2005--Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'B-' international rating for notes to be issued by Telecom Personal's under the existing US$500 million debt program as well as an issuer default rating of 'B-'. (Thu, 01 Dec 2005 20:43:00 GMT)
Budget cuts will increase post-college student debt
As if rising tuition costs weren't enough, Congress has just passed legislation that cuts loan aid and increases costs for borrowing students. (Fri, 02 Dec 2005 07:05:38 GMT)
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FEARS of a winter of debt misery for many families have led to a warning over the temptations of covering the cost of Christmas on credit. (Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:34:48 GMT)
Real Estate Live
Post Real Estate editor Maryann Haggerty takes your questions and comments about the local housing market. (Fri, 02 Dec 2005 20:04:14 GMT)
Banking On Consumer Loans
Good news has followed the bad. The fiscal and monetary crisis that crushed economies in South America and East Asia in the late 1990s came with a silver lining. (Sat, 03 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT)
Banking On Consumer Loans
Good news has followed the bad. The fiscal and monetary crisis that crushed economies in South America and East Asia in the late 1990s came with a... (Sat, 03 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT)
Pendragon to Buy Reg Vardy for 450 Million Pounds (Update1)
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Pendragon Plc, the biggest U.K. car dealer, agreed to buy competitor Reg Vardy Plc for 450 million pounds ($780 million) in cash to increase its share of vehicle sales in Britain. (Sat, 03 Dec 2005 12:49:48 GMT)
NEWS IN BRIEF
The peso rate closed at P54.155 to the US dollar last Friday at the Philippine Dealing System of the Bankers Association of the Philippines. The weighted average rate stands at P54.222. (Sat, 03 Dec 2005 16:35:00 GMT)
NEWS IN BRIEF
The peso rate closed at P54.155 to the US dollar last Friday at the Philippine Dealing System of the Bankers Association of the Philippines. The weighted average rate stands at P54.222. (Sun, 04 Dec 2005 16:34:50 GMT)
Money on a Tree – PRF’s Fundraising for CCF
The spectacular Pacific Retail Finance (PRF) Money Tree, which took pride of place at the Ellerslie Flower Show earlier this month, has raised more than $16,000 for the Child Cancer Foundation. (Sun, 04 Dec 2005 20:46:31 GMT)
Johnson Electric Holdings Limited Interim Results
HONG KONG, Dec. 5-- The Directors announce that the unaudited consolidated profit attributable to shareholders for the six months ended 30th September 2005 was US$52,857,000, a decrease of 24% over the corresponding period in 2004. (Mon, 05 Dec 2005 12:12:37 GMT)
Commonwealth of Virginia Selects GE's Corporate Card for Purchasing and Travel Needs; Cost Savings and Controllership
Following an extensive market evaluation and request for proposal, the Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) is providing MasterCard(R) purchasing and travel cards to employees, agencies and other participants in its statewide card program. (Mon, 05 Dec 2005 14:10:38 GMT)
Sun expands menu of free software
December 5, 2005— Sun, which early this year released a free version of its Unix-based Solaris operating system, has announced plans to unleash its entire software stack to the open source community. (Mon, 05 Dec 2005 14:45:46 GMT)
Transcript of an Interview on the Challenges facing the Eastern Caribbean Region
Questioner: Mr. Carstens, thank you very much for offering up the time to chat with us. I'm Michael Christie, Reuters Bureau Chief for Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. I'd prefer, of course, to travel with you to the islands ... (Mon, 05 Dec 2005 15:54:34 GMT)
Now Mitchells to help out debtors
MITCHELL Charlesworth has become the latest north west accountancy firm to enter the fray helping consumers struggling to repay their debts. (Tue, 06 Dec 2005 07:30:24 GMT)
NEWS IN BRIEF
The peso rate closed higher at P53.95 to the US dollar yesterday at the Philippine Dealing System of the Bankers Association of the Philippines from P53.975 the previous day. The weighted average rate appreciated to P53.973 from P54.071. Total volume amounted to $508.5 million. (Tue, 06 Dec 2005 16:35:00 GMT)
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Fire leader's violation is abuse of role
After reading the story about Spring Hill Fire Rescue District Commissioner Charles Raborn, I found myself in total disgust. It seems that in the past few months every time I turn on the television I hear of an underhanded deal involving a politician. (Wed, 07 Dec 2005 06:19:27 GMT)
Ko'ze Women's Apparel Boutique Opens in Downtown Tiburon, California
Women’s apparel boutique, Ko';ze will open its doors December 10, 2005 on Main Street just in time for the holiday season. [PRWEB Dec 7, 2005] (Wed, 07 Dec 2005 08:26:06 GMT)
New Day Trust Mortgage Finds Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
New Day Trust Mortgage, an Irvine-based mortgage brokerage firm specializing in home purchasing, refinance and debt consolidation loans has teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps and the Toys For Tots Charity in the spirit of giving back this holiday season. Supporting a charity that gives to children in need during the holidays, New Day Trust Mortgage is happily donating a new toy for every loan (Wed, 07 Dec 2005 08:29:37 GMT)
New Day Trust Mortgage Finds Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
Irvine, CA(PRWEB) December 7, 2005 -- New Day Trust Mortgage, an Irvine-based mortgage brokerage firm specializing in home purchasing, refinance and debt consolidation loans has teamed up with the U. (Wed, 07 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT)
NEWS IN BRIEF
P53.985 to the US dollar yesterday at the Philippine Dealing System of the Bankers Association of the Philippines from P 53.95 the previous day. The weighted average rate appreciated to P 53.925 from P 53.973. Total volume amounted to $576 million. (Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:34:59 GMT)
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Offers refinance loans, home mortgage loans, and new home purchases even if you have less than perfect credit or bad credit. Also, helps consolidate debt and lower monthly payments. (Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:51:56 GMT)
Debt turning into a dirty word
Well, beam me up. Australians are paying off their credit cards and consolidating their debt. Capping off a frantically busy week for economic data, the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced on Friday that personal finance loans fell by 3.3 per cent in October to $5.8 billion. (Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:36:37 GMT)
Aussies winding back debt, figures show
Australians are winding back their debt levels with new figures showing the country in the midst of its biggest bank balancing effort since the last recession. - (Fri, 09 Dec 2005 06:25:56 GMT)
AUSTRALIANS' DEBTS FALL IN OCTOBER
Economy Australians are winding back their debt levels with new figures showing the country in the midst of its biggest bank balancing effort since the last recession. (Fri, 09 Dec 2005 06:30:12 GMT)
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California Bad Credit Mortgage Providers
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Texas Bad Credit Mortgage Providers
Offers inexpensive bad credit home loans, mortgages with low interest rates and debt consolidation home loans in Texas. Provides debt consolidation, home equity loans for people who have less than perfect credit. (Fri, 09 Dec 2005 14:37:06 GMT)
YourLendingSources.com Unveils it's Own Online Newswire Focused on Mortgage-Related Articles and Press Releases
YourLendingSources.com, a Sacramento, California-based company specializing in connecting borrowers to mortgage brokers for home purchase, refinance and debt consolidation loans, has unveiled it';s own mortgage newswire web site (HomeLoanMortgageNews.com) focused on providing informative industry-related articles and press releases. [PRWEB Dec 10, 2005] (Sat, 10 Dec 2005 08:14:55 GMT)
YourLendingSources.com Unveils it's Own Online Newswire Focused on Mortgage-Related Articles and Press Releases
(PRWEB) December 10, 2005 -- YourLendingSources.com, a Sacramento, California-based company specializing in connecting borrowers to mortgage brokers for home purchase, refinance and debt consolidation loans, has unveiled it's own mortgage newswire web site ( http://www.HomeLoanMortgageNews.com ) focused on providing informative industry-related articles and press releases. (Sat, 10 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT)
Budget Reconciliation bill would cut $14 billion from student loans
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Nov. 17 that could financially impact millions of students nationally and the 65 percent of students at UW-Oshkosh who receive financial aid. (Sun, 11 Dec 2005 08:52:55 GMT)
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California Home Loan Financing Sources
The Local California Home Loan Financing page contains resources related to mortgage loans, mortgage refinance, home equity loans, mortgage rates, bad credit loans, hard money lenders, debt consolidation loans and personal loans. (Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:36:36 GMT)
Texas Home Loan Financing Sources
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Massachusetts Home Loan Financing Sources
The Local Massachusetts Home Loan Financing page contains resources related to mortgage loans, mortgage refinance, home equity loans, mortgage rates, bad credit loans, hard money lenders, debt consolidation loans and personal loans. (Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:36:56 GMT)
New York Home Loan Financing Sources
The Local New York Home Loan Financing page contains resources related to mortgage loans, mortgage refinance, home equity loans, mortgage rates, bad credit loans, hard money lenders, debt consolidation loans and personal loans. (Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:37:06 GMT)
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Forecast: Record Cash Reserves and a Desire for Growth Will Accelerate M&A in 2006
Industry consolidation will intensify in 2006 as corporate and financial buyers move aggressively to take advantage of high cash levels, low interest rates and a wide range of opportunities, according to the Transaction Services group of PricewaterhouseCoopers. (Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:08:00 GMT)
Beware of creditors bearing 'presents'
Rising interest rates make tempting offers potentially dangerous. RALEIGH, N.C. — Every holiday season invites a flurry of easy credit offers. This year the stakes are higher for those who rack up debt. (Wed, 14 Dec 2005 01:26:08 GMT)
Roark Capital adds an Ace to its portfolio
Roark Capital Group reported it bought majority share of Ace Mortgage Funding, which originated more than $3 billion in residential mortgages in 11 states. (Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:51:19 GMT)
Thomforde urges opposition to proposed cuts in student aid
In an open letter to the St. Olaf community, President Christopher Thomforde addressed the recently proposed cuts to federal student aid, noting the potential impact they could have at St. Olaf. "If passed into law, many of our students will be affected by these cuts, especially students who rely on federally supported student loans to pay for their education." (Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:50:03 GMT)
Agricore United Announces 2005 Profit and Improved Cash Flow
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA-- - Agricore United today announced net earnings of $12.5 million or $0.25 per share for the year ending October 31, 2005. Earnings were $22.7 million or $0.50 per share better than the $10.2 million loss last year. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:39:49 GMT)
Wells Fargo Targeted over Charges of Predatory Lending
Groups alleging that one of the nation's wealthiest financial firms engages in discriminatory lending practices staged a picket at the company's headquarters yesterday. The groups are in a... (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:41:01 GMT)
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Drive away with the best loan deal
A NEW car or boat or plasma TV may be on the cards in the New Year but be careful of the financial product you choose. Car loans may be the least glamorous product going but some definitely offer better deals than others. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:16:49 GMT)
Sun adds support for open source Java database
December 19, 2005— Sun Microsystems is incorporating its open source Java DB database into the latest version of the Sun Java Enterprise System. The company also announced that a plug-in for Java DB will come with NetBeans IDE 5.0, an upcoming version of its software development environment. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 05:00:43 GMT)
Nellie Mae Campaign Raises $26,000 for the United Way
Nellie Mae, a leading national student loan provider based in Braintree, Mass., along with The Sallie Mae Fund, the charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae today announced that they have raised $26,000 this year for the United Way of Massachusetts Bay. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:32:00 GMT)
20-12-2005: Consumer debt hampers Taiwan financial M&As
Spiralling default risks in Taiwan's US$24 billion (RM90.48 billion) consumer loans market are hindering consolidation in the island's overcrowded banking industry, with major players too busy tackling their bad debt. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 08:40:29 GMT)
Morgan Stanley Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
NEW YORK----Dec. 20, 2005--Morgan Stanley today reported net income for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2005 of $1,786 million, up 49 percent from the fourth quarter of 2004. Net revenues were $7.0 billion, 28 percent above last year's fourth quarter. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:00:00 GMT)
Sistema Announces Financial and Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
MOSCOW, Russia----Dec. 20, 2005--Sistema , the largest private sector consumer services company in Russia and the CIS, today announced its unaudited consolidated US GAAP financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:14:00 GMT)
Sistema Announces Financial and Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
Sistema (LSE:SSA), the largest private sector consumer services company in Russia and the CIS, today announced its unaudited consolidated US GAAP financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:24:39 GMT)
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Economic highs and lows of 2005
*Evidence of financial crimes and corrupt activities *The enactment of the Anti-corruption Commission and appointment of two senior officials. During March 2005, a new government was ushered in on a rainy Monday morning when President-elect Hifikepunye Pohambo took the oath of office. (Thu, 22 Dec 2005 07:23:14 GMT)
Affiliate Marketing Sees 30% Growth in 2005. Online Marketers Thrilled With CPA Advertising.
Offering results with a controlled CPA (cost per acquisition) as well as continuous exposure to a targeted audience, affiliate marketing is quickly becoming the number one tool for online advertisers. [PRWEB Dec 22, 2005] (Thu, 22 Dec 2005 08:13:35 GMT)
Affiliate Marketing Sees 30% Growth in 2005. Online Marketers Thrilled With CPA Advertising.
(PRWEB) December 22, 2005 -- In the continuing search for control over marketing costs, online advertisers are discovering the benefits of Affiliate Advertising. For the past few years Pay-Per-Click, banner and search engine advertising have been the method of choice. (Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT)
Debt rejig for Visy
DICK Pratt's Visy packaging empire has completed a restructure of around $2 billion of debt as part of an overhaul of group operations. Visy has confirmed in documents lodged with regulators that it has used its Visy Packaging Properties subsidiary to assist in the consolidation of the debt burden. (Thu, 22 Dec 2005 14:02:48 GMT)
Looking Back - Economic Highlights 2005
In 2005 the economy was beset by low economic growth and the ushering in of the new government, associated with the positives and negatives of economic development, evidence of financial crimes, corrupt activities as well as the enactment of the Anti-corruption Commission, says Mihe Gaomab II of the Namibia Economic Society. (Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:33:33 GMT)
Mint and GE Money Announce Partnership to Issue Prepaid Cards in Canada
Mint Capital Corp., a subsidiary of Mint Technology Corp., and GE Money, the Canadian consumer lending unit of General Electric Company, have today entered into an agreement to issue prepaid cards in Canada. Mint is Canada's emerging leader of solutions for prepaid cards, a payment method gaining widespread popularity in Canada and the United States. (Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:23:00 GMT)
Not all cheer for beer next year
WINE and beer makers still face big challenges in 2006 as they struggle to overcome a continuing oversupply of grapes and a receding thirst for beer among consumers. (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 02:17:48 GMT)
AmericanWest on the move
AmericanWest Bancorp’s recently announced agreement to buy Pasco-based Columbia Trust Bancorp for $37.5 million is a noteworthy piece of business for the Spokane-based institution, but just a fraction of what it believes is yet to come. (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:11:20 GMT)
Consolidating student loans now will save on interest
If you've been thinking about consolidating your student loans to lock in a low rate, be aware: Time will soon run out. Congress this week raised the interest rate on popular Stafford loans to 6.8%, effective July 1, as part of a $40 billion budget-cutting measure. (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:54:30 GMT)
Time short to lock in student loan rates
Change in law will raise Stafford loan interest rates to 6.8%, up from as low as 4.75%. (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 13:46:15 GMT)
RI gets $200m for policy reform program
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided another US$200 million in loans for Indonesia to help achieve its millennium development goals of sustainable economic growth and poverty alleviation through better macroeconomic policies. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 04:35:07 GMT)
Student loan deadline nears
If you've been thinking about consolidating your student loans to lock in a low rate, be aware: Time will soon run out. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 12:02:36 GMT)
Stafford loans to rise, consolidate now
If you've been thinking about consolidating your student loans to lock in a low rate, be aware: Time will soon run out. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 10:32:10 GMT)
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Gulf Air and Standard Chartered Bank conclude new credit arrangement
Gulf Air and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) have finalized the terms for the provision of a three-year syndicated term loan facility of USD 75 million that will be used to finance ongoing investment and growth in the New Year. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 12:11:46 GMT)
Gulf Air and Standard Chartered Bank conclude new credit arrangement
27 December 2005 Manama, Bahrain: Gulf Air and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) have finalized the terms for the provision of a three-year syndicated term loan facility of USD 75 million that will be used to finance ongoing investment and growth in the New Year. The deal will be signed in early January. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 12:50:59 GMT)
Select Comfort Extends Relationship with GE Consumer Finance
MINNEAPOLIS----Dec. 27, 2005--Select Comfort Corporation , the leading bed retailer in the U.S. and creator of the Sleep Number® bed, today announced a five-year agreement to extend its consumer financing arrangement with GE Consumer Finance, Retail Sales Finance, a consumer lending unit of the General Electric Company . (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 21:01:00 GMT)
Select Comfort Extends Relationship with GE Consumer Finance; Reaches Five-Year Agreement to Provide Consumer Credit
Select Comfort Corporation (NASDAQ:SCSS), the leading bed retailer in the U.S.(1) and creator of the Sleep Number(R) bed, today announced a five-year agreement to extend its consumer financing arrangement with GE Consumer Finance, Retail Sales Finance, a consumer lending unit of the General Electric Company ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) (NYSE:GE). (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 21:08:20 GMT)
Fitch Upgrades 3 & Affirms 2 from RFMS II, Series 1998-HI2
NEW YORK----Dec. 27, 2005--Fitch has taken rating actions on the following Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Inc. issue: (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 22:02:00 GMT)
Continue to intensify nationwide tactical offensives and further strengthen all revolutionary forces
Let us celebrate with utmost joy the 37 th anniversary of the reestablishment of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) under the theoretical guidance of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 02:49:43 GMT)
LoanRefinanceTips.com Advises Consumers About Loan Consolidation
Save more money on student loans with loan consolidation. Stop paying all your hard earned money to the credit card companies, find out the facts about debt reduction. [PRWEB Dec 28, 2005] (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 08:24:47 GMT)
Red ink
Christmas has come and gone but like Santa, a vast majority of consumers are covered in red with their holiday bills. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:03:19 GMT)
Rigorous standards loom for ABS issuers
The US asset-backed securities market celebrated its 20th year by issuing more than $1,000bn worth of bonds for the first time and developing a new liquid market in derivatives based on ABS instruments. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 09:05:51 GMT)
Forces in Yield Curve Inversion
For specific detailed analysis of the Gold, USDollar, Treasury bonds, and inter-market dynamics with the US Economy and Fed monetary policy, see instructions for subscription to my newsletter research reports, which include stock recommendations positioned to rise in the commodity bull market. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:34:39 GMT)
2005 In Review: The Geopolitical Game In Central Asia
The outside world has viewed Central Asia primarily through the prism of geopolitics at least since the 19th-century struggle between the British and Russian empires for dominance in Eurasia, when the phenomenon of great powers clashing against an exotic backdrop came to be known as the Great Game. -RFE (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:07:02 GMT)
Telecoms sector is year's M&A star performer
When £54bn ($93.2bn) worth of bank loans was offered to Telefonica (NYSE:TEF)to fund its acquisition of O2 this month, it sent a chill of apprehension across Wall Street and the City of London. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:35:30 GMT)
New Year's Resolutions: Taking Inventory On Personal Goals & Overall Priorities
It’s time for those New Year’s resolutions, and as much as they’re belittled and made the butt of endless jokes, they’re really not a bad idea. (Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:33:49 GMT)
HK Bourse: Release from UDL Hldgs On Acquisition -9
This announcement appears for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase, or subscribe for the securities. (Fri, 30 Dec 2005 01:50:00 GMT)
Banks may face curbs on selling
Banks face a possible clampdown on sales practices after a watchdog identified concerns about the way some loans and credit cards are being sold. The Banking Code Standards Board launched an inquiry this year into whether bank staff were mis-selling loans and credit cards to consumers. (Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:18:43 GMT)
Telecoms sector is year’s M&A star performer
When £54bn ($93.2bn) worth of bank loans was offered to Telefonica to fund its acquisition of O2 this month, it sent a chill of apprehension across Wall Street and the City of London. (Fri, 30 Dec 2005 09:46:45 GMT)
Banks criticised over lending practices
Banks could face curbs on the way they sell credit cards and loans following concerns from the industry watchdog, it emerged today. (Fri, 30 Dec 2005 13:15:06 GMT)
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Banks may face tighter rules on lending to customers
BANKS could face a crackdown on irresponsible lending after an investigation by the industry watchdog. (Sat, 31 Dec 2005 02:08:45 GMT)
AmeriDebt Founder's Wife Settles FTC Probe
The estranged wife of the founder of AmeriDebt Inc., a Germantown credit-counseling firm that has been accused of deceptive business practices, settled charges with the federal government yesterday. (Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:11:37 GMT)
The Campaign for Political & Economic Development in Liberia
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